University of Wisconsin–Madison
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Materials + technology supply chain

From advanced materials to precision engineering, the ripple effects of commercialized fusion energy stand to stimulate innovation and job creation across multiple industries.

Wisconsin’s manufacturing sector can support the development and production of specialized components for fusion reactors. Close collaboration between designers and manufacturers accelerates development and ensures high-quality production standards.

As fusion energy develops into a viable clean energy option, the UW–Madison Fusion Community is seeking to expand its network of industry partners. Learn how your company or specialty can help us bring clean energy to the state.

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Areas for development

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Services

  • Precision Engineering, Machining, and Manufacturing
  • Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC)
  • Additive Manufacturing
  • Security
  • IT
  • Insurance
  • Investment Advisory
  • Waste Management
  • Legal

Software

  • Materials Modeling
  • Data Visualization
  • Simulation
  • Design
  • Control
  • Physics

  • Laser Diodes
  • Optoelectronic Components
  • Lasers
  • Laser Glass

Components

  • Spark Gap Switches
  • Capacitors
  • Transistors

Systems

  • Power Supplies
  • RF Amplifiers
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Materials

  • Plasma Facing Materials
  • Molybdenum Alloys
  • Aluminum Alloys
  • Beryllium
  • FLiBe
  • Silicon Carbide
  • Laser Glass
  • High-grade Steel
  • Nickel
  • Copper
  • Rare Earth Metals
  • Boron Compounds
  • First Wall Materials

Thermal Management

  • Molten Salt Loops
  • Heat Exchangers
  • Divertor Solutions
  • Turbines
  • Generators
  • Liquid Metal

  • Seals
  • Vacuum Vessels
  • Vacuum Pumps
  • Vacuum Feedthroughs
  • Tritium Compatible Pumps

Fuel

  • Deuterium
  • Lithium (enriched)
  • Helium-3

Cycle

  • Integrated Blanket Solutions
  • Fuel Measurement
  • Separation Technologies>
  • Tritium Storage
  • Direct Internal Recycling
  • Detritiation Systems
  • Tritium Compatible Pumps
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High Temperature Superconductors

  • HTS Magnets
  • HTS Cables
  • HTS Tape
  • HTS Wire

Low Temperature Superconductors

  • LTS Magnets
  • LTS Cables

Other

  • Cryogenic Systems and Components
  • Magnet Cases
  • Permanent Magnets
  • Resistive Magnets

  • Plasma Diagnostics
  • Microwave Measurement
  • Fuel Measurement
  • Equipment Monitoring
  • Spectrometers

Heating

  • Gyrotrons
  • RF Amplifiers
  • Antennas
  • Neutral Beam Generators
  • Lasers
  • Klystrons
  • Waveguides and Transmission Guides

Safety

  • Tritium Monitoring
  • Occupational Dosimetry
  • Remote Handling
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